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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.39, 168.58 and 71.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.39, 168.58 and 71.79 is: 107.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.39 : 168.58 = 71.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.39/168.58 = 71.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.39x = 168.58 × 71.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.39x = 12,101.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,101.82/112.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.68

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